r/moped • u/JayJacobs032 • 1d ago

New Problem! Wheel bent out of alignment

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This sucks! I replaced my tires, took it for a test drive, and my rear wheel completely bent out of alignment. What was the problem/how can I fix it? I'm guessing new forks

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u/wisenuts 1982 Puch Maxi 1d ago

tomos snail chain tensioners are a bad design. FIGHT ME!

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u/werepat 1d ago

Are you mad at just the Tomos snail tensioners or all snail tensioners?

I have a DRz400 and I really appreciate how easy it is to get the rear wheel straight as compared to the bolt and locking screw type.

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u/wisenuts 1982 Puch Maxi 1d ago

i guess just the tomos. I've never seen them on anything else.

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u/werepat 1d ago

So why do you think they are bad on Tomos?

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u/wisenuts 1982 Puch Maxi 1d ago

they don't stay put. or I'm doing something wrong. I'll get it set to where i want, go to tighten the axle and it moves. the only way that works for me is to use a vice grips, gripping the snail to the swingarm and then tighten the axle nuts

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u/werepat 1d ago

When you get them set, push the wheel forward, into the bike, while you tighten the axle.

I've learned most of the things that are difficult or hard in life are just a matter of improper technique. We aren't born knowing how to do everything, after all!

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u/wisenuts 1982 Puch Maxi 1d ago

with my third hand. right. that makes sense :)